The Cruilla Festival is coming to town!

Barcelona events and fiestas

Sexta, 13 Abril 2012 12:33

Pencils out, diaries open and mark the date 6 – 7 July 2012 has a festival that has been designed to cater to everyone’s tastes. Yes, that is right, the fifth edition of the Cruilla Festival is coming to Barcelona and you will be treated to over 40 acts that will be sure to get your feet moving and your hips swaying to the beats.

As is typical with Barcelona and her ways, the event will mainly focus of ethnic music, but will also feature performances from hip-hop, reggae and rock artists, plus if that was not enough, you will be exposed to a wide array of musical talents and styles.

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So how does a hall of fame, American Rock Band sound to you, well get ready because headlining this year’s Cruilla Festival is Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Be sure not to miss out on this once in a lifetime performance by this influential rock band because this is the first time they are back in Barcelona since 2005.

This year, one of the biggest bands, Cypress Hill is also visiting Barcelona and bringing with them their authentic sound as well as their fighting spirit.

As one of the most talented acts to come out of Africa, the married duo of Amadou & Mariam from Mali will showcase their Malian style of Reggae and R&B to create Afro-Pop. At the time of the Cruilla Festival the pair will be getting ready to release their new album, Folila, and this will be the first time that Barcelona will welcome them to its stages.

If Madonna and Pearl Jam can share a stage with Gogol Bordello, then you know this punk band is something special. With their gypsy-style music that is mixed together with the sounds from different instruments, the band offers a real musical buffet for you to enjoy.

If you are interested in Reggae, and you have heard of Leonard Cohen of Jamaica, then you are in for a treat because Linton Kwesi Johnson, an artist that has been compared to the great musician will also be performing. Johnson has been influential in the style of Reggae over the last couple of years and has produced a new style called Dub Poet, which mixes poetry and reggae into one. Not to be missed out on!

With 40 acts gracing the fair shores of this Mediterranean Capital, Barcelona will provide the entertainment, theatre, dance and games for all her guests and it will defiantly been a memory that you will not forget easily.

For more information on Barcelona apartments to rent, or where you can buy tickets then check out the official Cruilla Festival website. Just a word of advice, the earlier you book your tickets and Barcelona accommodation, the less chance you will be disappointed.

Queensday in Barcelona

Barcelona events and fiestas

Quinta, 12 Abril 2012 09:52

The well known public holiday in the Netherlands, Queensday, cannot be missed by the Dutch visitors in Barcelona. ´Koninginnedag´, as it is called in Holland, is celebrated on the 30th of April. If this day is a Sunday, this festival will be celebrated on the 29th which enables the citizens to have a true free day. On Koninginnedag, the birthday of Queen Beatrix is celebrated even though her real birthday is on the 31st of January. This is because of the birthday of her mother, Queen Juliana, whose birthday was on this date. Among Dutch people, this festival is celebrated extensive and this should also be celebrated during their stay in Barcelona. Is there a place to celebrate Queensday in Barcelona?

Primavera Sound Festival 2012

Barcelona events and fiestas

Quarta, 11 Abril 2012 11:47

Summer time in Barcelona is a time filled with beaches, sunshine and good times. So when May comes around, to be precise 30th of May to the 3rd of June, you are in for a treat. The most anxiously awaited event in Barcelona, the 2012 is Primavera Sound, is coming to town and now in its 11th edition, it is regarded as one of the biggest festivals in Europe. The fantastic music festival showcases the latest sounds, whether it’s independent, pop, rock, electronic or dance music – so get prepared for 5 consecutive days and nights of great music in the Parc del Forum and Diagonal Mar in Barcelona.

If you want to discover a rich combination of quality music, then this top event in the Catalan Capital is something you should not miss out on. So booking your vacation apartment Barcelona now, so not to be disappointed. To mention a few top names that have feature at the Primavera Sound to get your feet moving, Pixies, Neil Young, Sonic Youth, the Pet Shop Boys, Arcade Fire, Pavement, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Franz Ferdinand, Public Enemy, Devo, Enrique Morente, The White Stripes, Tindersticks, PJ Harvey and the Melvins. So what are you waiting for…you will not be disappointed. But do not think that the Primavera Sound is all about music, because there are related events taking place too, such as the San Miguel Primavera Club, a festival held every autumn in Madrid and Barcelona, and PrimaveraPro. If you want to make a habit of hitting this top event, Portugal is due to launch its 1st edition of the Portuguese Primavera Sound, not long after the one in Barcelona finishes. Can you go another round?

Need a breakdown of what is going on during the Primavera Sound 2012.

Tuesday the 29th of May
A little teaser of what is in store; party goers can enjoy a free concert and a toast to the start of Primavera Sound 2012.

Wednesday the 30th of May
With the ball firmly rolling, you can find acts such as The Black Lips, No More Lies, Jeremy Jay, Beach Fossils, Chair Lift, Saint Etienne, Tennis and The Wedding Present taking the stage.

Thursday the 31st of May
What a day it will be, with over 40 artists taking to the stage in the Parc del Forum, Barcelona, expect to rock your socks off listening to the sounds of Wilco, Danny Brown, The XX, Mazzy Star, Beirut and Mudhoney.

Friday the 1st of June
A special day for any band lover, The Cure, a legendary band is playing along with other top artists such as Afrocubism, Death in Vegas, Cuchillo, Chávez, Christina Rosenvinge, Matías Aguayo, to name a few!

Saturday the 2nd of June
We all have heard of her, Björk will be in town and performing alongside Sandro Perri, Goldflesh, Veronica Falls, Jeff Mangum, Animic, Lisabö and The Weekend.

Sunday the 3rd of June
As it has been for more than a decade, the final day of the Primavera Sound 2012 will be upon us, but do not fear because there is a free concert at the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona featuring Joe Crepúsculo, Yann Tiersen, Lorena Álvarez, Richard Hawley and Nacho Vegas.

For this world famous event, tickets can either be purchased as a “Festival Pass” for 190 Euros or 70 Euros for a day ticket. For further information check out the official Primavera Sound 2012 website

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Experience an inspiring PechaKucha 20x20 evening in Barcelona

Barcelona events and fiestas

Quarta, 08 Fevereiro 2012 11:17

A PechaKucha-Night is an innovative event whereby ten talented artists specialized in design, architecture, photography or other creative areas, show a PowerPoint presentation of 20 images lasting 20 seconds each. Along with the slides, the presenters tell you about their experiences and thoughts. The images forward automatically and a presentation lasts six minutes and 40 seconds. The presentation being short enables the participants to be as creative and clear as possible. This event will take place on the 24th of February in the old beer factory of Estrella Damm at Carrer Rosselló 515 in Barcelona. Visitors can enjoy the evening from 7pm until 10 pm. The factory seats 300 people and tickets costs 4 Euros.